Job Description

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.

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We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.

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At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Leasing team in Syndey, supporting Anthony Herro, one of Australia’s leading retail and commercial leasing lawyers.

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This is a career-enhancing prospect for an experience Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and wants to be involved in complex retail and commercial leasing matters. You will work closely with the team, playing an integral role in supporting high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.

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- Providing high-level legal and administrative support to the Leasing & Property team
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- Drafting, formatting and preparing leasing documentation, correspondence and legal documents
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- Managing client communications and acting as a key point of contact throughout matters
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- Diary, email and calendar management
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- Coordinating meetings, mediations and travel arrangements
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- File management, matter opening and closing,



conflict checks and document filing
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- Liaising with landlords, tenants, property managers, agents and other stakeholders
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- Assisting with billing, time entry and monthly invoicing processes
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- Supporting the Leasing & Property team to ensure matters progress efficiently and key deadlines are met
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- Providing general legal administrative support to the team as required
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Successful candidates will have nn
- 3-5+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a commercial property and/or leasing practice
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- Demonstrated experience supporting lawyers in retail and commercial leasing matters
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- A sound understanding of leasing terminology, processes and documentation
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- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently prepare professional legal documentation
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- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
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- A proactive approach with the confidence to work autonomously
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- Outstanding communication and client service skills
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- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
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- Experience using legal practice management and billing systems
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- A blend of working in the office & remotely
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- Annual Christmas gift
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- Employee Assistance program
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- IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
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- Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
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- Social gatherings and sporting groups
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- Internal learning and development program
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We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.

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We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Leasing (Sydney)
🏢 Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
📍 Sydney